I’m going to share with you a not-so-secret tip that every home improvement lover already knows: the easiest, cheapest and most powerful way to transform anything inside or outside your home is PAINT. The perfect shade will utterly elevate your space...
Round Top, Texas is easily one of my favorite places to be. Beautiful Texas landscapes on the drive down, so many antiques and vintage finds, and so many friendly faces all on the same mission to dig for beautiful treasures. There are hundreds of places to stay in and around Round Top. We were so […]
Last weekend we wrapped up our very first From: Susie team retreat! I am so proud to see this business expanding and moving forward. I reached the point where it was time to bring on more people to fill the multiple roles I have been playing. The more we grow, the need for a team […]
If you want to create a simple charcuterie board without spending a fortune, I am sharing my 5 key ingredients. It is an excellent guide to keep everyone happy, while adding a variety of color and texture that makes the board enticing. In addition, the best part about a simple charcuterie board is that there […]
Recently, I had the sheer pleasure of visiting my dear friend Tina’s (@to_mimishousewego) lake house! Wow! Her home is so beautiful and so full of love; I truly didn’t want to leave. Tina asked me how to decorate shelves inside these tall built-ins on the second floor landing of her home. She had some photos and […]
Melon season is almost here! Cantaloupes, watermelon, honey dew… these delicious, kid friendly fruits are a great way to fill you body with nature’s best vitamins and antioxidants. One of my favorite things to do is spice up cut fruit with Chile Salt. You can use my go-to brand for a quick snack or here’s a recipe to […]
When it comes to choosing paint sheens (or paint finishes), many times home owners pick the wrong one! Then they end up having to put more money into a project/space. Well, worry no more! I’ve put together this guide to take all the guesswork out of your next paint job. To understand it easily, paint […]
One of my favorite seasons has finally started to peak around here in Texas with the warmer weather we’ve had lately. This season is exciting to me because it’s the best time to start your own garden or even plant new seeds in your existing garden! I like to plant herbs during this time of […]
Hey girl, hey! I saw this Vintage Pottery DIY project on Jaci Daily’s feed and have been wanting to try it ever since. We’re going to take some old pottery and make it look even more aged using black paint and mud! I decided to use antique olive jars. These natural, terra cotta pots are […]
Coffee tables are a place to display more personality with your style. You can go out of the ordinary with your accessories while also maintaining function and purpose with other pieces, which is why coffee table styling takes some thought. Here, I’ve taken the guess-work out of it. Books & Magazines for Guests to Browse […]
Hey girl, hey! On Instagram this week, I talked to you guys about a TV show called The High Low Project where the host would design the same space twice— once with more expensive items and the second time with cheaper alternatives. My Grandma likes to call this “Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget!” I […]